Emily Ratajkowski Faces Public Controversy After Confronting Unsolicited Comment in NYC

Emily Ratajkowski, known for her outspoken advocacy on body autonomy and feminism, recently found herself at the center of controversy after sharing a disturbing encounter on the streets of New York City. During a casual stroll, dressed in a simple brown tank top and dark sunglasses, Ratajkowski was unexpectedly yelled at by an anonymous man who told her to “put on a shirt.”

As per OK! Magazine, The unsolicited comment, despite her being appropriately dressed for the warm day, sparked outrage among her fans and supporters. Ratajkowski took to Instagram to share the incident, posting a video with the caption, “Famously not demure, famously not mindful.” The post quickly garnered attention, with many of her followers expressing their dismay in the comments. One user remarked, “Not all men, but always a man,” while another pointed out, “He’s triggered because he can’t get hot women like you so he takes it out on hot women.”

The sentiment was echoed by others, with comments like “Absolutely not. Ew. hate him,” and “I loved that you ignored him, he wanted attention. Knows he’ll never get a hot girl like you.” Another user summed up the frustration, writing, “Another man who can’t handle himself.” This incident highlights the ongoing double standards women face, where strangers often feel entitled to police their clothing choices.

Ratajkowski, who has long been a vocal advocate for women’s rights, has frequently addressed the challenges and scrutiny that come with being a woman in the public eye. In a 2021 interview, she reflected on the complexities of her public persona, stating, “My experience as a public figure has so much been about image… So I’ve had a hard time finding a way to communicate the nuance behind that image.”

Ratajkowski also discussed the power dynamics associated with her body, particularly in the context of nude photoshoots. “In several of the nude photoshoots I’ve done, there are elements where I feel confident and powerful. But there’s always a point where I think, is the power of my body ever mine? That’s sort of the question I’m asking, and I don’t have an answer for that.”

This recent experience underscores Ratajkowski’s ongoing critique of societal expectations and the male gaze that often dictates how women are expected to present themselves. Reflecting on her evolving views, she noted, “I was fully into ‘choice’ feminism; that it’s feminist to be nude purely because it’s my choice. I don’t really believe that now.

I’m more interested in the power women can have by either really engaging with their sexuality or completely avoiding it.” The incident, as reported by the Daily Mail, also ties into a broader cultural shift where women, particularly in the entertainment industry, are rejecting traditional expectations imposed by men.

Ratajkowski emphasized this shift, saying, “Decentralizing men has been a huge part of my life. I still love men in many ways, but the Disney fairy tale I had once embraced of being chosen and building a life while being desirable to one man and keeping a man and all that, I just don’t find that interesting anymore.”